A behind the scenes look at my post-processing techniques for Leica Monochrom image files using Lightroom, Silver Efex Pro, and Photoshop

Everyone with a phone or camera is out shooting. On the whole, this is a good thing. But with images flooding everyone’s brain on a daily basis, one question remains. How do you stand out?

While it is a good idea to spend time learning the ins and outs of your camera, you don’t need to take the time right now if all you want to do is go out and shoot. And let’s be honest, that’s likely anyone reading this right now. Who doesn’t like to use new toys as soon as they get them? There are some easy settings for your camera that you can use to get going right away.